Dr. Helena Skountrianos and Dr. Bobby Virk

An art lover and a painter herself, Dr. Helena Skountrianos is truly passionate about the aesthetics of smile artistry. She specializes in orthodontics and has been in practice since 2002. Dr. Skountrianos earned her dental degree from the University of Athens, in Greece. After graduating at the top of her class, she moved to the United States on a scholarship sponsored by the European Union. She completed her advanced postdoctoral training at Saint Louis University, where she received her Orthodontic Degree and a Master of Science in Dentistry. She also completed a Cleft Lip and Palate fellowship, at Saint Louis University as well.

Moving from a student in St. Louis to a teacher in Boston, Dr. Skountrianos shared her love of learning as an Assistant Professor and Director of Predoctoral Orthodontics at Boston University. Two years later, she relocated to Washington State, where she brings her exceptional expertise to both children and adults as a highly respected provider of orthodontic care. Dr. Skountrianos has lectured nationally and internationally and still remains very active in lecturing and research concerning the field of orthodontics.

Dr. Skountrianos is one of the few orthodontists to be a Board Certified Specialist (Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics). Among her many professional affiliations, Dr. Skountrianos is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, the World Federation of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Washington State Dental Society and the Pierce County Dental Society. 

While in Boston, Dr. Skountrianos met her husband and fellow orthodontist, Dr. Bobby Virk. Dr. Virk earned his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania Dental School in 1998 and called Pacific Northwest home! After runnig a very busy Family and Cosmetic Dental Group Practice for six years, Dr. Virk decided to pursue his dream as an Orthodontist. He completed his advanced postdoctoral training at Boston University, where he received his Orthodontic Degree and a Master of Science in Dentistry. He returned to Washington State in 2006 and started his orthodontic career.

With the cosmetic and general dentistry background Dr. Virk has a unique prospective of addressing the orthodontic needs of his patients. He works very closely with general and cosmetic dentists, as well as other dental specialists, in order to provide personalized orthodontic care for both children and adults. Dr. Virk`s passion is to change peoples` lives by giving them beautiful smiles! He also has special interest in TMJ dysfunctions and sleep apnea.

Dr. Virk is very active regarding orthodontic research and strives to keep updated with the latest advances in orthodontics. Together Drs. Skountrianos and Virk accumulate over 200 hours of continuing education hours per year. Dr. Virk is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, the World Federation of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Washington State Dental Society and the King County Dental Society. 

Dr. Paula Ohara

Dr. Paula Ohara earned her dental degree from University of Sao Paulo, Brazil in 2003 and then moved to the United States in order to pursue her dream of becoming an orthodontist. She received a one-year of intense orthodontic training at University of Oklahoma and continued to complete her advanced postgraduate training in orthodontics at Boston University where she received a Certificate in Orthodontics and a Masters of Science in Dentistry. Dr. Ohara relocated to Washington state in 2008 and joined Drs. Skountrianos and Virk at their practices. Dr. Ohara is committed to excellence in orthodontic care and value in overall dental health and strives for the best smiles! She is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association. Outside of work, Dr. Ohara enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Shafeena Chatur

Dr. Shafeena Chatur, a Seattle local, attended the University of Washington for both her undergraduate and dental school education. After practicing as a general dentist in Seattle, she pursued her interest in orthodontics by completing an advanced postdoctoral residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at Jacksonville University in Florida. She gladly returned to the Northwest to join Dr Virk at the state-of-the art, beautiful, Newcastle practice. Dr. Chatur loves the art and science of creating beautiful smiles. She customizes each treatment plan to suit the specific concerns of her patients in a comfortable setting. She enjoys working with children and adults, and prides herself on providing the highest quality of care. Dr. Chatur remains current on the latest dental and orthodontic advances by attending numerous continuing education courses and subscribing to professional journals. She is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Washington State Dental Association, and the Seattle-King County Dental Society. In her free time, Dr. Chatur enjoys hiking, yoga, traveling, and watching movies. She also likes spending time with family, friends, and dachshund Barney.